Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: When planning outdoor adventures, plan to be BearWise too, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “By taking a few proactive steps to be BearWise, we can ensure our outdoor plans and activities this summer are safe, enjoyable and memorable for all.…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Lottery: A Cartersville resident won the $10 million top prize playing Georgia Lottery’s 500X The Money scratcher. The player claimed their winnings on May 27, and they selected the cash option for $5,200,629. They purchased the lucky ticket at QuikTrip, 105 Old Allatoona Road, Cartersville. Last week, Georgia Lottery players won $43,286,599…… read more »
Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley: Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley offers Minor Home Repairs Program, aimed at helping local homeowners maintain safe, livable homes through essential repairs and upgrades. The program focuses on assisting low- to moderate-income residents who may lack the financial or physical ability to perform necessary home maintenance.…… read more »
This week marks the third and final week of the three-week early voting period in the Special Primary Election for Georgia’s District 2 and District 3 Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot any day between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm through this Friday, June 13th at…… read more »
Media release from the Paradise Garden Foundation: Closed for more than 25 years, the World’s Folk Art Church at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Northwest Georgia will reopen to the public on June 22, 2025. Beginning in the mid-1980s, Howard Finster constructed this iconic five-story structure atop a modest wooden country church that adjoined his…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region: Atlantic hurricane season began this month. Disasters like hurricanes and severe summer weather can disrupt blood drives for several days and impact the momentum of a growing blood supply. Help the American Red Cross plan for the unexpected by making an appointment to give blood. Even when hospitals…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents lower than…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in May totaled $2.69 billion, for an increase of $224 million, or 9.1%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections approached $2.47 billion for the month. As a result of the hurricane-related tax filing deadline extension granted by Governor…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on June 9-13 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…… read more »